Guide to Fashionable Men’s Suits

Suits are one of the most misrepresented items in men’s fashion. A lot of guys seem to think that wearing a suit means giving up all semblance of individuality, as if everyone in Brooks Brothers suddenly turns into an extra from Gattaca. The suit can be as personal and unique as the person who wears it, so long as said person knows what else to wear and how to accessorize the suit.

Any article of clothing – the suit included – will look exactly like what the next guy is wearing if you wear it alone and as is. The suit is at its best when you make the most out of its versatility. Believe it or not, the classic suit can be worn with a staggering variety of pieces, making it a perfect addition to any kind of style. It doesn’t take a fashion genius to find a suit combination that is uniquely and unquestionably your own.

Neckties Nowadays
Many guys see the necktie as a piece that’s worn out of practice, something that they do because their dads told them so at one point or another. Even if that’s true for you, it’s no reason for the tie not to look modern, especially with the selection that’s available today.

Now that neckties come in every color, design, style and width imaginable, you have no excuse to not add a personal flourish to your suit. Adding a tie is the first and easiest step to taking control of the way your suit looks because everything from the color to the print is at your choosing. It’s easily one of the most personal pieces in a suit ensemble.

If you’re yet to start your own collection – every man ought to have a formidable set of ties in his closet – start with four or five with a common theme. It could be different hues of the same print, or variations on the same color family. The point is to have several that you can use to mix up your outfit throughout the work week.

Shirts + Ties
Buttoning up a shirt is easy enough, and you likely have quite a number of them already in stock. What most men need to build up on, however, is their skill when it comes to finding a necktie that’ll go with their shirt. You’re likely to be no exception.

Generally, the easiest rule of thumb is to wear something bright over something pale. A bold red power tie, for example, will really pop out against a pastel blue shirt. You could opt to go for contrast – check your color wheel for this – or for coordination, such as a tie that matches one of the minor colors on a shirt’s stripe print.

The point is to use the infinitely variable combination of shirts and neckties. It’s really the most foolproof way to make one suit look like five different sets throughout the week.

Add Accessories
Few men have had this conversation for fear of being labeled metrosexual, among others, but there’s nothing wrong with adding a little bling to a suit. If you think about it, a tie is an accessory as well, and wearing it never did a macho image any harm.

Accessories like tie bars and cuff links help dress up even the plainest of suits and add a bit of distinction to the most vanilla ensemble. You won’t realize just how much pizzazz a tie bar can give your outfit until you actually clip a sleek, streamlined one onto your necktie. It’s small touches like those that turn you from office grunt to suited boss-to-be.

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